Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Thalassoma Higher classification Thalassoma | Phylum Chordata Family Labridae Scientific name Thalassoma trilobatum Rank Species | |
Similar Wrasse, Thalassoma, Surge wrasse, Halichoeres, Fivestripe wrasse | ||
The Christmas wrasse, Thalassoma trilobatum, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits shallow reefs at depths from the surface to 10 m (33 ft). This species can reach 30 cm (12 in) in total length. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can be found in the aquarium trade.
Christmas wrasse
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